Parade Pride with Flags Flying.
With rifles shouldered and U.S. flags in the hands of others, a group of soldiers marches west in a parade in the first block of W. State Street amid huge crowds. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen in the middle of this photograph and is actually across the Rock River on the city's east side. The sign for the State Theater, 105 W. State, formerly the Palm Theater, is visible on the left.
post 1931
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American Legion Parade on West State Street.
With a large crowd on the sidewalk in the first block of W. State St., a group of women is seen marching in the American Legion parade. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen to the left in this photograph and is actually across the Rock River on the city's east side. U.S. Loan Co., pawnbrokers, located at 104 W. State, is in the middle of the photo.
post 1931
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American Legion Parade.
The baton-wielding drum major leads this parade into the first block of W. State Street. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen to the left in this photograph and is actually across the Rock River on the city's east side.
post 1930
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Legion Color Guard.
The American Legion color guard is seen after having crossed the State Street Bridge from Rockford's east side to W. State Street in this well-attended parade. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen just to the right of center in this photograph and is actually across the Rock River on the city's east side. Notice the sign for the State Theater, 105 W. State, far left.
post 1931
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Parade on West State Street.
As the color guard of this parade heads west in the first block of W. State St., the crowds watch from the sidewalks, windows, and building tops. The Rockford newspaper News Tower building, constructed in 1930 at 99 E. State, can be seen far left in this photograph and is actually across the Rock River on the city's east side.
post 1930
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